British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has put a lot of efforts to cultivate a relationship with U.S. President, Donald Trump, a Cabinet ally has said. Trump had promised to meet Starmer in Aberdeen later this month during a private visit to Scotland. Ian Murray, Scottish Secretary, said that holding talks with the president is the…
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his decades-long association with the party he once represented twice as a presidential candidate. In a letter dated 14 July 2025, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in his native Jada, Adamawa State, Atiku described…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, reversed the Federal High Court (FHC) judgment that ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pay Kasmal International Services N579 billion for its involvement in stamp duty collection. Justice Adebukola Banjoko, while delivering the majority judgment, agreed with the CBN’s argument that the company had no…
Troops of the Nigerian Army in theatres of operations have neutralised five terrorists, rescued 11 kidnapped victims and arrested 21 criminal suspects in series of coordinated and intelligence-driven operations. A credible source, who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, said the troops also recovered cache of arms, ammunition, and…
Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session, conducted at the residence of the late Buhari, was…
Lesetja Kganyago, South African Reserved Bank (SARB) governor said U.S. tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit. Kganyago told local radio station 702 that the impact of the 30 per cent tariff, which Africa’s biggest economy faces from August 1, could cause significant damage to…
Fans of Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, have continued to celebrate him with goodwill messages as he turns 35. Using the trendy hastags #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35 on Wednesday, supporters and admirers of the “Piece of My Heart” crooner flooded social media platforms with his photos, and congratulatory messages for the singer. Others shared…
Local government workers in Gwagwalada Area Council, within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed appreciation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his role in ending their three-month strike over unpaid minimum wage arrears and welfare concerns. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, several workers voiced relief at resuming work,…
A legal practitioner, Victor Nwadike, on Wednesday, sought the permission of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to apply for an order of mandamus, compelling Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo to appoint the most senior judge as the state’s chief judge (CJ). Nwadike made the application before Justice Mohammed Umar while moving an ex-parte…
Local government employees in the Bwari Area Council of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are preparing to resume duties on Thursday after a three-month industrial action prompted by unpaid wages and welfare issues. Mr Emmanuel Ishaku, chairman of NULGE’s Bwari branch, shared the update in a telephone interview on Wednesday, noting that while the initial…
